Authorities in Columbus are calling on the public to aid in the identification of two suspects involved in a March robbery. The Columbus Division of Police shared images and details of the suspects on their social media, noting the incident occurred on March 27 at around 5:25 a.m. on the 8300 block of Sancus Blvd. According to the post, the first suspect confronted the victim, demanding money from the register before forcibly removing the change dispenser and fleeing the scene. The second suspect acted as a lookout at the door during the incident. Both suspects left in an untraced direction.
The descriptions provided by the police portray suspect #1 as a Hispanic male between 5'8" and 5'10", weighing approximately 325 pounds, with curly dark hair. He was last seen wearing a black hat featuring a goat design, a black shirt, blue jeans, and Nike sneakers. Suspect #2 is described as a 6'0" Hispanic male, around 190 pounds, sporting dark hair, and a goatee, and was dressed in a black hat with yellow lettering, a black shirt, black cargo pants, and black slides. The Columbus Police urge anyone to contact Detective Schiering at 614-645-3951 or the department's Robbery Unit.
In response to the police's request, social media users have offered various reactions and comments. One user suggested that Mayor Ginther is responsible for such incidents, while another wryly identified the suspects by comparing them to known figures from pop culture. Others expressed sadness and offered prayers to the victim’s family, sharing links to purported videos of the incident.
While the community's engagement with this crime on social media has yielded a range of emotions and responses, the primary goal remains to bring the suspects to justice. The Columbus Division of Police emphasizes the importance of any information that could identify those responsible for the robbery. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477), providing a confidential avenue for those who wish to help without revealing their identity. The full social media post and images of the suspects can be found on the Columbus Division of Police Facebook page.
